Education minister does not rule out allowance for Dublin-based teachers

The Minister for Education has not ruled out introducing an allowance for teachers in Dublin to help resolve the national shortage of teachers.

Norma Foley said she is prepared to “look at everything on the table”, as many schools struggle to secure enough staff for the academic year.

The Irish National Teachers’ Organisation (INTO) has called on the Government to hold an emergency meeting of stakeholders to develop “immediate and short-term solutions” to help principals recruit teachers.

The INTO said that a lot of schools, particularly in Dublin, have not been able to hire enough staff ahead of the new school year.

A lack of housing and high rents are being cited among the issues for recruitment issues in the city.

Asked whether the Government would consider bringing in a city allowance for teachers, Ms Foley…

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